One of the greatest joys of traveling through Italy isn't checking famous landmarks off your bucket list—it's sitting down for a meal that you'll remember for years. Whether you're sipping wine in Tuscany, enjoying pizza in Naples, or wandering the charming streets of Rome, understanding the different types of Italian restaurants will help you eat with confidence and discover authentic local experiences. Many visitors assume every restaurant in Italy is the same. In reality, the sign above...

I've traveled enough at this point in life to know when a place is going to live up to the hype and when it's going to disappoint. Rome is the rare one that actually exceeds it. I walked in expecting old buildings and good pasta. I walked out completely recalibrated on what "old" even means. The Colosseum: Bigger Than You Think, Heavier Than You Expect You've seen a thousand photos of the Colosseum. I had too. None of them prepared me for standing at the base of it, tipping my head back, and...

There are some journeys that feel like stepping into a dream. My recent cruise aboard the luxurious Windstar Star Pride from April 30 – May 5, 2026, through Holland and Belgium was exactly that — a week filled with vibrant tulip fields, storybook canals, historic cities, and some of the best cuisine I’ve ever experienced at sea. From the moment we boarded in Amsterdam, this voyage felt more like traveling aboard a private yacht than a traditional cruise ship. With fewer guests, personalized...